Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez could be challenging for a world title in a fifth weight class soon. The Mexican great is currently undisputed at super middleweight, but has previously ventured as far as light heavyweight to beat Sergey Kovalev for the WBO world title. His second attempt at 175lbs wasn’t as successful – a loss to […]
Teofimo Lopez has made a tentative pick for the undisputed welterweight fight between Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford. Between them, the pair have all the pieces of the puzzle to crown the first four-belt champion in the 147lbs division, and have delighted boxings fans by finally putting pen to paper. Lopez – who has […]
Tyson Fury is looking for an opponent, and Martin Bakole is ready and willing to occupy the other corner. The WBC World Heavyweight Champion demanded his promoters present him with a fight over the next few months, and it has since been said that it will be organised for September. Oleksandr Usyk is the man […]
Teofimo Lopez became a two-weight world champion with a dominant victory over previously undefeated Josh Taylor, and promptly announced his retirement afterwards. Lopez went into the bout as a betting underdog and with many fans questioning his mentality. He silenced those doubters by putting in a performance reminiscent of his statement victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko […]
Chris Eubank Sr says Anthony Joshua was on the path to be ‘hurt’ and ’embarrassed’ early in his career, believing the superstar was rushed in his development for financial gain. Eubank was two-weight world champion, and undefeated in his first ten years as a pro. He hung up the gloves with 45 wins from 52 […]
Zhilei Zhang will rematch Joe Joyce this September in London, as per reports. The two heavyweights fought six rounds in April, with underdog Zhang upsetting the odds and forcing the referee to stop the contest in his favour. Joyce had struggled since the first bell with ‘Big Bang’s southpaw stance and stiff power, and by […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr’s defensive chops were tested in a brief brawl with John Gotti III after their exhibition came to an abrupt end. The FLA Live Arena in Florida played host to ‘Money’ Mayweather’s latest effort inside the ropes – another pit stop on a tour around the word that has sees him break a […]
Ryan Garcia has had plenty of words for his promotional team in the aftermath of his loss to Gervonta Davis, but Bernard Hopkins believes the fighter is wrong. Garcia was served his first professional loss at the hands of Davis, and found himself without Oscar De La Hoya or Hopkins at the post-fight press conference, […]
As the boxing world counts down the days to the Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford super fight, predictions are coming in thick and fast. The latest to have his say is 91-year-old promoter, Bob Arum. Arum is a stalwart of the sport, and has put together many mega-events in his time working with the […]
Josh Taylor has released a statement in the wake of his first loss in the professional ring. The former undisputed super lightweight champion fell short in New York at the hands of an in-form Teofimo Lopez. The Brooklyn native commanded the ring and beat Taylor to the punch over twelve, earning himself a unanimous decision […]
Following his victory over Josh Taylor to become a two-weight world champion, what’s next for the enigmatic and controversial Teofimo Lopez? The Brooklyn native silenced doubters and proved the bookmakers wrong with a unanimous decision victory over the long-reigning champ, who failed to find an answer for the movement and quick counters of Lopez. It […]
Tyson Fury’s latest offer to fight Anthony Joshua was nipped in the bud quickly – and his US promoter, Bob Arum, believes it was the right move on the challenger’s part. Joshua’s team declined to participate in further talks to face Fury in favour of sticking with a plan of fighting in August before going […]